2019 Range Rover Astronaut Edition revealed

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GM to convert Canadian factory into parts plant, test track

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GM will invest C$170 million ($180 million) into its plant in Oshawa, Ontario to turn it into a factory producing aftermarket parts and testing facility.
The Oshawa plant currently produces the previous-generation Chevrolet Silverado (below) and GMC Sierra, as well as Cadillac XTS and Chevrolet Impala (above). All of these vehicles are due to cancelled by the end of the year.

Ferrari: Hybrid supercar to be revealed this month

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CarAdvice podcast 152: Taking a ride in the 2019 Mazda 3 hatch

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This week Mandy Turner is in Sydney with Curt Dupriez and Sam Purcell for the hatchback mega test! A bonus podcast is available below this article or on your podcast apps.
In car news, the Honda Civic Type R has broken a Bathurst record, 2019 Toyota RAV4 pricing and specs have been released, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto have been introduced by Toyota in Australia, and Lamborghini has restored the Muira from The Italian Job.

Honda Architecture: Flexible platform to debut in 2020

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2020 Mercedes-Benz EQC starts production

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Mercedes-Benz has commenced production of the all-new EQC electric crossover at its Bremen facility in Germany, ahead of its global launch in the coming weeks.
Available to order now in Europe, the EQC 400 4Matic has a base price of €71,281 ($113,740), though the special Edition 1886 launch variant (pictured) is available from €84,930.30 ($135,520).

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GM plans to sell Lordstown factory to electrified ute company

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Honda E: Electric city hatch gets a name

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Honda has confirmed its first all-electric car for developed markets will be known simply as the E, eschewing the Urban EV nomenclature of its concept predecessor.
The company has provided few details thus far about the Honda E, but it has promised it will have a driving range of over 200km and, using a fast charger, can be topped up to 80% capacity in 30 minutes.